This archive report was first published on 4 November 2021.
On November 3rd, 2021, KCB Bank Kenya hosted a Power Talk series at the Trademark hotel, bringing together government bodies, private sector members, and corporate banking customers to explore solutions for transforming healthcare delivery, affordability, and quality in Kenya.
According to KCB Chief Commercial Officer Sam Makome, the financial sector, particularly banks, play a crucial role in addressing the economic and health policy impact of the pandemic. He emphasized the need for banks to lead in strengthening health systems and integrating high-impact interventions for stakeholders in the health sector.
"We must lead from the front to strengthen health systems and integrate high-impact interventions for stakeholders in the health sector. Our approach to this is both on availing financial solutions and also championing for policy changes to increase access and availability of healthcare," Makome said.
Universal Health Care remains an aspiration for many countries, and KCB has committed to accelerating and amplifying efforts towards improving health for all through partnerships with stakeholders in the health sector.
Principal Secretary Ministry of Health, Susan Mochache, called for collaborative efforts between the Ministry of Health, other government bodies, and members of the private sector to bolster the healthcare sector. She emphasized the need for financial institutions to continue supporting the government in providing Universal Health Care to the 40 percent of Kenyans who have been closed out of access.
